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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.76, 473 and 187.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.76, 473 and 187.50 is: 258.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.76 : 473 = 187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.76/473 = 187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.76x = 473 × 187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.76x = 88,687.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,687.50/342.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.75

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